CALENDAR

FRIDAY

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center: Spring Break Activity Week, different theme each day, 8-11 a.m., 10750 Pleasanton Road. Call 210-628-1639 or click on mitchelllake.audubon.org. Guadalupe River State Park: Birding 101, 10-11 a.m. For all ages. Meet at the amphitheater. Some loaner binoculars available. Entrance fee applies. Call 830-214-3635 or email holly.platz@tpwd.texas.gov.

SATURDAY

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center: While dogs are not allowed, they are this day on certain trails, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., 10750 Pleasanton Road. Admission fees apply. Call 210-628-1639 or click on mitchelllake.audubon.org. Guadalupe River State Park: Saturday Morning Honey Creek Hikes, with guide explaining cultural and natural history of the area, 9-11:30 a.m. Also March 23 & 30. Meet at the Rust House. $2 donation requested. Entrance fee applies. Call 830-4387653 or email craig.hensley@tpwd.texas.gov.

Guadalupe River State Park: Star Party, stargazing through telescopes with the San Antonio Astronomical Association, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Meet at the overflow parking area. Free. Entrance fee applies. Call (830) 214-3635 or email holly.platz@tpwd.texas.gov .

Friends of Government Canyon SNA: Explore the Canyon, a hike guided by authorities on flora, fauna, geology and cultural history of the state natural area, 12861 Galm Road, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Meet at Visitors Center. Entrance fee. RSVP not required. Call 210-688-9055, Ext. 2009, or click on friendsofgc.org. Tejas Caballeros: Monthly match of the cowboy action shooting club, registration 8 a.m., Texas Republic Ranch, 8545 Ranch Road 1623, Blanco. Call 830-392-4066 or 512-9649955 or click on tejascaballeros.net.

SUNDAY

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center: Bird tours, a car and walking tour of habitats guided by an expert, 8-11 a.m.,10750 Pleasanton Road. Also March 24. Ages 15 and older. Admission fees apply. Call 210-628-1639 or click on mitchelllake.audubon.org. Palmetto State Park: Sunday Afternoon Ranger Walks, 2 p.m. Guided hike of the park. All ages. Also April 7. Check in at headquarters. Free. Entrance fees apply. Call 830672-3266 or email liz.palfini@tpwd.texas.gov.

Palmetto State Park: Full moon hike, an exploration of the Ottine swamp at night, 8-10 p.m. Meet at refectory. Free. Entrance fees apply. Call 830-672-3266 or email liz.palfini@tpwd.texas.gov.

TUESDAY

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department: Deadline for online public comment on proposed changes to hunting and fishing regulations for 2019-20. Click on tpwd.texas.gov, click on “media” and scroll down to “news.”

Guadalupe River State Park: Birding with a Ranger, 9-10 a.m. Meet in front of Discovery Center. Some loaner binoculars available. Entrance fee applies. Call 830-214-3635 or email holly.platz@tpwd.texas.gov. Alamo Fly Fishers: Monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church, 6201 Broadway. Nonmembers welcome. Call Rob Burlingame 210-507-1123. Lindheimer Chapter (Comal County) of the Native Plant Society of Texas: Monthly meeting, 7 p.m., GVTC Auditorium, 36101 FM 3159, Smithson Valley. Free. Nonmembers welcome. Click on npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/.

WEDNESDAY

San Antonio Metropolitan League of Bass Clubs: Monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 202 W. Aviation Blvd., Universal City. Click on sa-metrobass.org.

THURSDAY-MARCH 24

San Antonio Boat & Outdoor Expo: Latest models of bay and offshore boats, RVs, personal watercraft, kayaks, wakesurfing and gear. Daily seminars include coastal fishing, boater safety education course, fly fishing Central Texas rivers, throwing a cast net, tournament fishing 101 and choosing the right PDF. Expo Hall, AT&T Center grounds. Call 512-481-1777 or click on sanantonioboatshow.com.

THURSDAY

Saltwater-fisheries Enhancement Association: Monthly meeting, 7 p.m., The BBQ Station, 1610 N.E. Loop 410. Non-members welcome. Call 210-477-3037 or click on seasa.com.

MARCH 23

Texas Trophy Hunters Association: TTHA Member Meet-Up, staff and outdoorsmen talk about hunting and fishing with live music, 3D darts, corn hole, food trucks, noon-4 p.m., Bucks & Does Mercantile, 24250 U.S. 281 North. Free. Call 800-800-3207 or click on ttha.com.

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